Legal Aid Society of the Martin County
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County is a private foundation, based in Stuart, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K.
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County at a glance
In short: Legal Aid Society of the Martin County gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,340
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,340
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,340
- Total assets
- $95,022
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Legal Aid Society of the Martin County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Rural Legal Services Inc ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Legal Aid Society of the Martin County gives
- Giving grew 289% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $65K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | Legal Services to Indegent Martin County Residents | $49,340 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,022 | $56,474 | $50,401 | $49,340 | 1 | $49,340 | $4,669 |
| 2024 | $88,949 | $52,372 | $28,317 | $27,417 | 1 | $27,417 | $3,941 |
| 2023 | $64,954 | $51,633 | $65,973 | $65,012 | 1 | $65,012 | $3,001 |
| 2022 | $79,294 | $46,007 | $13,545 | $12,695 | 1 | $12,695 | $3,037 |
| 2021 | $46,832 | $49,543 | $37,749 | $36,849 | 1 | $36,849 | $1,835 |
| 2020 | $35,038 | $45,823 | $40,614 | $39,623 | 1 | — | $1,690 |
| 2019 | $29,829 | $60,008 | $48,498 | $47,257 | 1 | — | $1,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Legal Aid Society of the Martin County reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County is led by Jane L. Cornett, President & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane L. Cornett
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam G. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad C. Hastings
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preethi Sekharan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine A. Noel
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2020
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah W. Woods (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Miller (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Aid Society of the Martin County
How much does Legal Aid Society of the Martin County give each year?
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Legal Aid Society of the Martin County?
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County reported $95K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Legal Aid Society of the Martin County operate?
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Legal Aid Society of the Martin County's EIN?
Legal Aid Society of the Martin County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0339125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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